Introduction
This course is designed for humanitarian aid workers, diplomats and peacekeepers in the field, focusing on real situations in conflict zones. The proposed activities, discussions and case studies will be carried out as if the participants were in a fictional country, Carana, which the UN itself uses for its internal training.
The professor who will teach the classes was responsible for the course on Protection of Civilians in Peacekeeping Operations, developed for the United Nations.
Target Audience
Diplomats, lawyers, military and police officers who may serve in UN missions, as well as anyone interested in pursuing a career in the field. It will also be of interest to postgraduate students and entry-level professionals seeking opportunities in UN humanitarian agencies or human rights NGOs.
Prerequisites
The course will be taught in English, and it will be necessary to have knowledge of the language to follow the classes.
Timetable and Cost
Gávea | Enrollment Location: RUA MARQUÊS DE SÃO VICENTE, 225 CASA XV - GÁVEA - RIO DE JANEIRO - RJ
07/14/2025 to 07/18/2025
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Enrollment Until 07/07/2025
Investment of R$ 1.580,00 to be paid at the time of enrollment.
Installments BY CREDIT CARD
The course can be paid in up to 10 (ten) installments on a credit card (Mastercard and Visa). Payments are accepted with American Express, Elo, Diners, Mastercard and Visa credit cards; bank slip¹ and debit cards².
¹The slip can be paid at any bank branch after registering with the bank, made no later than one hour after the service
²Only in person, at one of our service desks. Students funded by companies must send a letter of commitment or a note of commitment to confirm their enrollment (details in "See the course admission procedure").
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Coordination
Alexandre dos Santos
Faculty
Conor Gerald Foley
Methodology
The course will consist of a mix of lectures, interactive exercises and skills-based activities. This will include a series of scenario-based activities and simulations that provide a realistic introduction to the challenges participants are likely to face in the field. Participants will receive a mix of PowerPoint presentations lasting approximately one to one and a half hours, and exercises and interactives lasting two to three hours each.
Program
The course aims to present an overview of Public International Law. With this, it aims to provide an understanding of the principles and rules that govern international relations, allowing the student to know them and understand how their interactions with other international actors occur. Classes will consist of a mix of plenary discussions and interactive activities that will situate the debate on conflict, prevention and protection within an international legal framework. By the end of the course, participants should have a good basic understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and human rights.
Certificado
Students who satisfactorily meet the attendance and performance requirements will be entitled to a certificate.
Notes
Students, former students (graduating students), employees and professors of PUC-Rio, 10% discount for payment in full or 5% for payment in installments for enrollments made through the call center 0800 970 9556, (21) 97658-6094 (WhatsApp) or in person, at our Gávea unit. Discount is not cumulative.
Limited places.
The course is subject to a minimum number of enrollments.
Single-payment courses or courses offered by the Department of Medicine and Institute of Dentistry do not include any type of discount.
Scholarships: due to the self-financed nature of the courses offered by CCEC, There is no financial viability for granting scholarships.